And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well; he even makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.” Mark 7:37 Today’s reflection is from the Gospel of Mark, chapter 37 verses 31-37. When Jesus came … Continue reading All things well
But immediately a woman, whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell down at his feet. Mark 7:25 When we’ve reached the end of our limits, the only thing we can do … Continue reading Falling at His feet
Then she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and a very great quantity of spices, and precious stones; never again came such an abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to King … Continue reading Talents of gold
And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition! For Moses said, `Honor your father and your mother’ Mark 7:9-10 Today we reflect on what it means to … Continue reading Honour your father and mother
And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or country, they laid the sick in the market places, and besought him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well. Mark … Continue reading The fringe of His garment
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let … Continue reading Let your light shine
And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves. Now many saw them going, and knew them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns, and got there ahead of them. Mark 6:32-33 St … Continue reading Running there
In all that he did he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, with ascriptions of glory; he sang praise with all his heart, and he loved his Maker. Sirach 47:8 This scripture reference speaks about King David. … Continue reading Singing Praise
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2 The LORD is truly gracious and merciful. We see … Continue reading Forgiveness of sins
And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 Be still and know that I am God Be still and know that … Continue reading Be still